- Pahalgam terror attack has prompted immediate high-level intervention. Home Minister Amit Shah visited the site to review the security measures, while the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially joined the probe…
In one of the deadliest attacks on civilians, a squad of terrorists massacred at least 26 individuals in the afternoon of Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in the Baisaran meadows in the upper reaches of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, including two foreign visitors.
Since 2019, this is the first significant act of terrorism in the Valley that targets civilians.
The death toll is probably going to increase, and several more people were injured, some of them critically. The attack was attributed to the Resistant Front, a division of the Lashkar-e-Taiba.
As part of the ongoing investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people—mostly tourists—near Pahalgam in south Kashmir, security agencies today released sketches of three suspected attackers.
According to officials, the males are Abu Talha, Suleman Shah, and Asif Fauji, all of whom are Pakistanis. They were implicated in terror-related acts in Poonch and went by the code names Moosa, Yunus, and Asif.
The sketches, officials said, were prepared with the help of survivors of the Pahalgam terror attack, who provided crucial descriptions of the suspects.
Anantnag Police establishes a Tourist Emergency Help Desk
To facilitate tourists who need information or assistance, a special help desk has been set up at the Police Control Room Anantnag.
Contact Details:
9596777669
01932225870
Whatsapp: 9419051940
Emergency Control Room – Srinagar:
0194-2457543, 0194-2483651
Adil Fareed, ADC Srinagar – 7006058623
Helpline for the assistance on Pahalgam terror incident.
April 23, 2025 15:08
Rajnath Singh Reviews J&K Security After Pahalgam Terror Attack
In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. According to sources, the high-level meeting was attended by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, the three service chiefs, the Defence Secretary, and the Army’s Director General of Military Operations.
According to information obtained, Mr. Singh gave the military orders to improve their battle readiness and step up anti-terror operations.
April 23, 2025 15:07
China “strongly condemns” the heinous act in Pahalgam.
China “strongly condemned” the 26-person terror incident that took place in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to a question about the attack during a media briefing here by saying, “China has noted the reports.”
China Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Expresses Sympathy
“We strongly condemn the attack. China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism. We mourn for the lives lost and express sincere sympathies to the bereaved families and the injured,” a Chinese government spokesperson said, responding to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Separately, Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, also condemned the incident.
“Shocked by the attack in Pahalgam and strongly condemn it,” he posted on X.
April 23, 2025 15:05
The BJP protests the terror incident in Pahalgam.
In response to the Pahalgam terror assault, Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy and a number of other party leaders and activists demonstrated here today, chanting anti-Pakistan chants.
Wearing black armbands and holding national flags, the demonstrators chanted anti-Pakistan and pro-victim chants at the Ambedkar statue near Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar Lake.
“Chup na baitho, Pakistan par hamla karo” (Don’t sit quietly, attack Pakistan) was one of the slogans raised by protesters in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Political leader Mr. Reddy, dressed in black as a mark of protest, strongly condemned the attack. “Those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack will not be spared,” he said, adding that the government would soon take a firm decision to act against the terrorists.
April 23, 2025 15:03
Tour cancellations to Kashmir are triggered by a terror attack in Pahalgam.
Travel firms have reported a wave of cancellations as a result of the panic that has engulfed the tourism industry in the immediate aftermath of the Pahalgam terror incident.
The Pahalgam terror attack has cast a dark shadow over Kashmir’s peak tourist season, dampening travel plans for many, especially visitors from heatwave-struck regions like Hyderabad, who had been seeking relief in the valley’s cool and serene climate.
April 23, 2025 14:58
The bodies of six Maharashtra visitors who were killed are being returned: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated today that the bodies of six of the 26 individuals slain by terrorists in the town of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, are being returned.
According to Mr. Fadnavis, who is in charge of the home portfolio, he has assigned ministers to supervise the plans for returning the visitors’ lifeless remains from the state.
The Chief Minister confirmed that six residents from Maharashtra, including individuals from Mumbai and Pune, were among the 26 victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, which he denounced as a “cowardly act.”
In a post on X, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis stated that the mortal remains of Sanjay Lele and Dilip Disle would be brought to Mumbai from Srinagar on an Air India flight
April 23, 2025 14:53
In Madhya Pradesh, two people were arrested for posting derogatory content about a terror incident.
According to authorities, two individuals were arrested by the Madhya Pradesh Police in Damoh for allegedly disseminating posts on social media regarding the terror incident in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
According to Abhishek Tiwari, the Damoh Superintendent of Police, City (CSP), the cyber unit has been keeping an eye on social media since the April 22 incident and discovered two tweets that might incite animosity amongst groups and disrupt the tranquility of the area.
The accused, identified as Wasim Khan and Tanveer Qureshi, were booked under Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Kotwali police station, officials said.
Speaking to reporters, senior officer Mehul Malpani stated, “We were monitoring social media to ensure that no inflammatory content disrupts peace. The two posts in question appeared to be provocative in the context of the Pahalgam terror attack. We will continue monitoring more posts and online comments to prevent any communal unrest.”
April 23, 2025 14:47
NIA Joins Probe Into Pahalgam Terror Attack
A team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrived at the site of the Pahalgam terror attack to join the probe and assist the Jammu and Kashmir Police in the ongoing investigation.
The NIA team, led by a Deputy Inspector General-rank officer, visited the Baisaran area. According to ANI sources, “The NIA’s involvement alongside J&K Police highlights the agency’s critical role in the investigation, especially as the terror group The Resistance Front (TRF) has claimed responsibility for the attack.”
The NIA is expected to conduct a comprehensive site assessment, gather forensic evidence, and aid in tracking down those behind the brutal carnage.
April 23, 2025 14:43
Supreme Court Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack as ‘Cowardly Act of Terrorism’
The full court of the Supreme Court has strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, describing it as “a cowardly act of terrorism.”
In honor of the victims, the apex court observed a two-minute silence at 2 pm to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the tragic incident.
— Krishnadas Rajagopal
April 23, 2025 14:34
Omar Abdullah demands a special cabinet meeting to address the terror atrocity in Pahalgam.
On Wednesday night, Omar Abdullah, the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, held a special cabinet meeting to address the Pahalgam terror attack.
To address the problem, the government may convene an all-party meeting on Thursday, according to authorities.
April 23, 2025 14:20
Dhami Offers Tribute to Victims of Pahalgam Terror Attack
A two-minute silence was observed on Wednesday at a meeting chaired by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to honor the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Conveying his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the attack, Dhami expressed, “My deep condolences to the bereaved families on behalf of the people of Uttarakhand. This cowardly attack is not only an assault on innocent people but also on the culture, peace, and values of humanity in our country.”
He further assured, “The attempts by terrorists to disturb Jammu and Kashmir will never succeed. A befitting reply will be given to this misdeed, and the culprits will not be spared.”
April 23, 2025 14:08
Two Kashmiri men are accused of being among the terrorists who killed tourists in Pakistan in 2018.
A government source told The Hindu that two Kashmiri males are suspected of being part of a squad of four to six armed terrorists who murdered tourists at the Pahalgam meadow in Jammu and Kashmir.
In 2018, the two residents, Adil Guri from Anantnag and Ahsan from the Pulwama area in south Kashmir, traveled to Pakistan. Along with three or four other Pakistani males, the two recently infiltrated. According to a government source, “we had some inputs regarding their movement.”
April 23, 2025 14:06
Silence Prevails at Manjunath Rao’s Home ‘Manjushree’ in Shivamogga
Amidst a steady stream of visits from politicians and officials, a heavy silence has filled ‘Manjushree,’ the home of Manjunath Rao in Vijaya Nagar, Shivamogga, Karnataka. Mr. Rao tragically lost his life on April 22 in the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
As people gathered at the house, discussions centered around the arrival of Manjunath Rao’s mortal remains in Shivamogga, while his elderly mother, Sumathi, struggles to come to terms with the devastating loss.
April 23, 2025 13:58
Before murdering a Kanpur businessman in front of his wife, terrorists demanded the man’s identity. Shubham Dwivedi, a 31-year-old Kanpur businessman, was married on February 12 of last year. On April 22, the Dwivedi family was shocked to learn that Shubham had been shot dead in Pahalgam, just in front of his wife.
On April 16, Shubham, who owned a cement company, took a weeklong holiday to Kashmir with his wife and nine other family members.
Terrorists Kill Shubham in Pahalgam Terror Attack, Family Speaks Out
According to Shubham’s cousin, Saurabh Dwivedi, the terrorists first ordered Shubham to recite a ‘kalma’ (Islamic declaration of faith). When he was unable to do so, they shot him in the head, Mr. Saurabh told reporters.
After killing Shubham, one of the terrorists reportedly turned to his wife and said, “Tell your government what we did to your husband,” Saurabh Dwivedi added.
April 23, 2025 13:54
Union Minister Shekhawat: Efforts to Minimize Impact on J-K Tourism Post Pahalgam Terror Attack
Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat emphasized on Wednesday that despite efforts by individuals with nefarious intentions to incite separatism and terrorism in the Valley, his ministry is committed to doing everything possible to minimize the dent on tourism in Jammu and Kashmir following the Pahalgam terror attack.
Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of a meeting of the Central Advisory Board of Archaeology (CABA), Shekhawat stated that he and his office are in “continuous touch” with both the chief secretary and the tourism secretary of the Union Territory, closely monitoring the situation.
April 23, 2025 13:52
A Jalgaon woman who survived an attack says, “You must have done something good to be alive.”
In order to have survived the horrific terror attack, Neha, also known as Kishori Waghulade, a casual announcer for All India Radio (AIR) in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, believes she must have done something good in her life.
Gunshots erupted in the air on Tuesday afternoon as Neha Waghulade, who was visiting Pahalgam with a group of vacationers, took in the natural beauty of Baisaran meadows, a popular tourist destination. The upper Pahalgam meadows quickly became the scene of a massacre when terrorists shot and killed 26 persons, the majority of whom were tourists.
Survivor of Pahalgam Terror Attack Reflects on Her Survival
“I must have done something good in life, that’s why I am still alive,” said the survivor of the Pahalgam terror attack to her husband after narrowly escaping the tragic incident.
Her husband, Tushar Waghulade, speaking from Jalgaon, shared that his wife had traveled to Kashmir with a group of friends on April 15, just days before the attack took place.
April 23, 2025 13:42
UK PM Keir Starmer Condemns ‘Utterly Devastating’ Pahalgam Terror Attack
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, calling it “utterly devastating.” In a post on his X handle, Starmer expressed, “The horrific terrorist attack in Kashmir today is utterly devastating. My thoughts are with those affected, their loved ones, and the people of India.”
Foreign Secretary David Lammy also joined the condemnation, describing the attack as “cowardly.” On his X account, Mr. Lammy wrote, “I am appalled by the horrific and cowardly terrorist attack on Kashmir earlier today. My thoughts are with all of those affected, especially those who have lost loved ones.”
April 23, 2025 13:38
Amit Shah shares the photos with family of victims
April 23, 2025 13:20
The Resistance Front: Banned Group Behind Pahalgam Terror Attack
The Resistance Front, an offshoot of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack, which has claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including two foreigners.
The attack was carried out by a group of terrorists who emerged from the dense forests surrounding the Baisaran meadows, a popular trekking destination in the upper reaches of Pahalgam in Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir.
